Yellowstripe Goatfish Fishing in Hawaii
When yellowstripe goatfish are caught across Hawaii, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Yellowstripe Goatfish catch through the year
Recreational catch in Hawaii by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
Seasonal catch and conditions for Hawaii
Seasonal catch, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Catching yellowstripe goatfish in Hawaii
Yellowstripe Goatfish catches in Hawaii run hardest around Jul-Aug, with the strongest two-month windows in Jul-Aug and Sep-Oct. Anglers keep about 100% of what they catch and release the rest. All of this comes from NOAA’s recreational catch survey, so it maps the season rather than any single day.
To turn the season into a trip, line the peak window up with the daily bite. Check the Hawaii fishing times for the solunar windows, the tide charts for moving water, and the sunrise and sunset times for first and last light.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to catch yellowstripe goatfish in Hawaii?+
Catches peak around Jul-Aug (July and August). The strongest two-month windows are Jul-Aug and Sep-Oct. This is based on NOAA's 2024 recreational catch survey, so it reflects the typical season rather than a live report.
Do anglers keep or release yellowstripe goatfish in Hawaii?+
Across Hawaii, about 100% of the yellowstripe goatfish caught are kept and 0% are released. That works out to roughly 709K kept and 0 released in 2024.
How many yellowstripe goatfish are caught in Hawaii?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 709K yellowstripe goatfish caught by recreational anglers in Hawaii in 2024, making it the #3 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this yellowstripe goatfish data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
